The Kansas City Gazette from Kansas City, Kansas • Page 5

business xufboyiko. RE3ULUIIG BUSINESS. THE STATELIER! OF FACTS. A. SlyOP OV2SB.

Missouri Side Sports Indole In Brutal Sport this side off the Line. A dog fight for $200 a side and the gate receipts took place late Saturday night at Bosedale in a large red barn-like structure near the state line, known as "old tan house." The fight was witnessed by about 250 sports from Kansas City, including one or two persons from the near vicinity who had been given a quiet "tip." The animals were "Spot," a blear-eyed, battle scarred bull pup owned by. the attaches of hose reel GREAT MANY WHO SHOULD KNOW better undoubtedly overlook the fact that ground anywhere within a circle of three miles from the Kansas City Union Depot, on the Kansas side, can be bought at better figures than any land in the United States so promising or equally well situated. This is a point for investors and home-makers to carefully consider, and we are glad to furnish accurate information to those interested. ity, Kansas: BUY GOOD CLOTHIMG -AT SAVING OF -AT HOFFMAN CLOTHING HOUSE, 530 MINNESOTA AVENUE, Overcoats, Gloves And Underwear Cheaper Than the Cheapest.

J. F. Ensminger, Manager, A- ONE-FOURTH THE- large stock. of Blankets. Oct 13-Janl HAS IBBOMS-a Mountain Jo) 1 The Alliance Exchange Benefited by' Com.

ins to this City. From Tuesday's Daily. The removal of the headquarters of the Kansas Alliance Exchange company from Kansas City, to this city has had a salutory effect upon the business of the organization as there has been a marked increase in their orders from the Alliance stores and patrons of the company. Both Secretary Sandusky nd Chairman New-land of the executive committee attribute this to the fact that the company is now doing business on Kansas soil. Secretary Sandusky stated to-day that Kansas people b.ave a strong prejudice in favor of their own state and the fact that the exchange is now located in Kansas is a card in its favor among the people of the state.

Recently the Exchange received a letter from a patron containing an order for goods. The letter closed with ''Hurrah for Humphrey!" This and similar expressions are a common occurrence which plainly indicates that the Exchange does not figure in politics. Secretary Sandusky will move his family to this city in a few days. The Exchange now has two statesmen in its directory. They are Senator L.

P. King of Cowley county and C. R. Cleveland, who was recently elected to the legislature from Republic county. SEEKING AN ADJUSTMENT.

It Is believed The Kansas City Packing Company will Resume Soon. From Tuesday's DaDy. Steps are being taken by the parties most interested in the Kansas City Packing company to have it resume business at the earliest possible date. A. F.

Nathan of Boston, one of the directors of the packing company and of the Chase Refrigerator company, is here for the purpose of accomplishing this result. It if expected that an understanding between all the creditors of the company will be arrived at in a short time. A few minor attachments were issued against the packing company yesterday, by the clerk of the district court acting for different causes. The different plaintiffs are the Jacob Dold Packing company, $100; Chicago. Milwaukee St.

Paul Railway company, $685; Allcutt Packing company, $293. The National Ammonia company filed a replevin suit against T. B. Bowling, agent of the district court to recover sixteen ammonia cylinders valued at $500. THE WRIT DENIED.

Judge Miller Denies Application of Cen. tral Avenue Property Owners. From Tuesday's Daily. The application for a writ for a temporary injunction to restrain the collection of special taxes for the paving of Central avenue from Mill J.o Eighteenth street by L. Hammerslough and forty-two other property owners was denied by Judge O.

Miller last evening. The hearing of the regular injunction proceedings will come up for hearing at the December term of the district court. Mary K. Latt was granted a divorce from Gustaf M. Latt on the ground of abandonment.

John F. Morris has instituted suit against Emma B. Morris, alleging abandonment. The couple were married in 1875 and in 1882 the wife abandoned her husband. S.

A. Brown Co. have filed suit against the A. T. S.

F. railway company to recover possession of a car load of corn valued at $347.60 and damages to the extent of $100. THOUGHT THEY WERE MARRIED. A Couple Suppose a Marriage License Makes Them Man and Wife. Lulu Yates and Robert Banks have been living together for the past two years as man and wife with no other authority than a marriage license which they supposed wa3 all that was required.

Of late Robert has become jealous of Lulu and yesterday they had a quarrel on the street and weie arrested for disturbing the peace. At the trial this morning the facts with reference to their supposed marriage were brought out. Banks who was the aggressor in the difficulty between himself and the woman was fined $10 but was given a stay of execution with the understanding that they fix matters up and get married in proper form. Two drunks were fined $5 each; The case of Chas. Heimburg charged with vagrancy was continued till Thursday.

GREEN MOUNTAIN POTATOES. Captain H. H. Sawyer Receives Twenty Bushels of Splendid Tubers. From Tuesday's Daily.

Capt. H. H. Sawyer is the recipient of twenty bushels of Vermont potatoes sent by an old time friend, county supervisor of education of Addison county, E. A.

Hasseltine, who raised the potatoes under Potato Hill, two miles high, one of the highest peaks of the Green Mountains. These potatoes far surpass the notel Utah or Colorado potatoes, and are pro nounced better even than those eaten at Limerick, Tipperary, Giant's Causeway or Donegal, in the dear old Emerald Isle IMPORTANT MORTGAGE. West Side Electric Railway Secures OOO for Its Construction. From Tuesday's Daily. The "West Side Railway company has executed a mortgage to the Farmers Loan and Trust company of INew York, for the purpose of securing $150,000 with which to construct the proposed electric line on the North side.

Yesterday a deed of trust covering the entire property of the company was' filed with the register of deeds in this city. The mortgage bonds run fifteen years with 6 per cent, interest payable semi-annually. Before Justice Lewis. John H. Finney, charged with breaking into a Minnesota avenue cigar store, was given a hearing before Justice Lewis this morning.

He was bound over to the September term of the district court in the sum of $750 to answer to the charge of burglary and grand larceny, John McKnight, who has been held for highway robbery, was given a hearing and discharged: the prosecuting witaecs. 1 John XIcLend, failing to appear. The Board of Trade Doing Business at the Old Stand- That Body will Continue to Work for the Interests of Citj, Kansas Matters of General Importance Considered Last Evening: From Tuesday's Daily. On Friday last The Gazette called attention to the fact that the board of trade had evidently lost sight of the fact that the time allotted for the summer vacation was over, and that there was much work which that body might find to do it a quorum could be brought together. The Gazette's lead was followed by the other papers, and the members of the directory and the stockholders had their memories well jogged as to their duty in the premises.

In consequence there was a good turnout last evening, not only of the directors of the body but of the stockholders and business men generally. Comparatively little business was done as it required one meeting at least to gather up the raveled ends of affairs that had been lost sight of during a long vacation. Feelers were thrown out as to the public needs, and it is probable that the board will soon be working in its usual channel of usefulness. The present postal facilities of the city were discussed and the board signified its purpose to exert itself toward bringing about improvements in the service. To that end it was decided to ask the post-office department to abolish the local office in the Armourdale portion of.

the city and extend the carrier system over that territory. The secretary was instructed to communicate with the post-office department and with the members of congress. The matter of the improvement of Huron Place and the conversion of the Central school building into a public library, was discussed at length. Mr. Hains, who was present, said that Huron Place was dedicated to the public by the original owners, and that he was of the opinion that the board of education had as much right to the use of it as the city and the only way to get possession of the property was to buy it of the board.

The general opinion seemed to be that the building and grounds should be used as heretofore advocated in The Gazette. This discussion drifted into a general talk about taxation and some criticism upon the city government and the board of education. George H. White was made a member of the organization. The secretary was instructed to communicate with the Kansas City, transfer companies, asking them to modify their rates for carriages in Kansas City, Kansas.

A resolution was adopted to the effect that members failing to pay the assessments on their stock on or before January 1 would forfeit it. The board will meet again on Monday evening. UNREQUITED LOVE. An ex-Policeman Suicides In a Fit of Despondency Over Love Affairs. From Tuesday's Daily.

Henry Jones, formerly a member of the Metropolitan police force of Kansas City, Kansas, committed suicide at 29 James street last night by taking a large dose of morphine. The drug was taken at 7 o'clock last night, and it was 11 o'clock when the ex-policeman was found lying across his bed dead. It is stated that Jones threatened Sunday to take his own life, because of his disappointment in love. He had been paying attentions to Mrs. Mollie Gilbert, a young widow on the east Side, but his affection was not reciprocated by her, and in a fit of despondency last evening he purchased twenty-five cents' worth of morphine, and retiring to his room placed the drug in a glass of water and drank it down.

Jones was a member of. the Metropolitan police force until about one year ago, when he was discharged. He then went to work at his trade as a shoemaker, and has since been working in this city and at Nevada, Mo. He was about 33 years of age. The remains of the ex policeman were taken to Daniels Comfort's undertaking establishment, and Coroner Hill, after making an investigation, decided that an inquest was unnecessary.

BUT ONE OPI.MON. The Park and Library Project Meeting with Much Favor, From Tuesday's Daily. There is but one opinion among the people of this city in regard to the. improvement of Huron Place and the future use of the Central school building. That opinion is that Huron Place should be converted into a beautiful park and that the Central school building should be used as a library building.

There are differences of opinion, however, as to how this should be done or what rights the city and the board of education have in the premises. It has been suggested that the city counselor be instructed to investigate the legal status of the matter and advise as to the proper method of reaching the desired result. If the board of education vacates the building another school building will haye to be provided. It matters but little whether the board issues bonds for this or receives a sum of money sufficient to erect the new building from the city. It is all one to the public and to the taxpayers.

Make Huron Place a beautiful park, which can be done at a little expense, and establish a public library in the Central building, and Kansas City, Kansas, will have a feature that no other city in the state can boast of. While Huron Place is being considered Shawnee Park, in the south part of the city, should not be forgotten. This is a beautiful spot, and could be improved and beautified at small expense and the city can have three delightful parks. I ever you suffer from severe headache, you can get relief by taking Brown's Alpha Headache Waf era.for sale by Joe EL O'Rielly, Seventh street and Minnesota avenue. soy 15-dlra-w4t The Board of Education Considered It Last Evening.

As Usual the Members of the Board Have Conflicting Opinions and the Business Is not Satisfactorily Concluded Other School Business. From Tuesday's Dally. At their meeting last evening the board of education moved along another step in the direction of a settlement of the claim of James Snedden against that body for $1,303.50 for repairs to school buildings. There were present a bare quorum, Austin, Barker, Gadd, Gibson, Husted, North-rup and Smith. Mr.

L. W. Keplinger was present as the counselor of the board, "While Mr. Snedden was represented by Mr. Gibson, a member of that body.

It will be remembered that it was decided by the board and Mr. Snedden to submit his claim to the court for a decision on an agreed statement of facts without plea or argument. The board has signified its desire and willingness to pay the claim if it could do legally. Inasmuch as the letting the contract for the work had been done irregular, it was found upon consultation with attorneys that a decree of the court awarding Mr. Snedden judgment was necessary before he could be lawfully paid by the board.

Accordingly at the last meeting of the board Mesprs. Gibson and Keplinger were instructed to prepare a statement of facts to be submitted to the court, be passed upon at last night's meeting of the board. The consideration of this document last evening occasioned considerable discussion. Mr. Keplinger was clearly of the opinion that if the board really desired to pay the bill they should be as liberal as possible in the preparation of the statement, and he thought it would strengthen the case if in the statement they should signify their willingness and desire to pay the claim.

With this idea in view the seventh section of the statement as given below had been proposed. After some discussion North-rup moved to strike out this section. Mr. Gibson stated that jf this section was stricken out he would not sign the statement on behalf of the plaintiff. He said that members of the board were going back on what they had said they were willing to do at the last meeting.

Messrs. Northrup, Smith and Husted, he said, wanted the statement of facts to be prepared solely from their point of view and were unwilling to make concessions themselves though they asked concessions from Mr. Snedden. Northrup stated that he objected to the seventh section because it was to all intents and purposes a plea while the agreement was that no plea or argument be made to the court. He said further that the board found itself in a deeper hole than was at first thought and if the members had scanned the records a little more closely before committing themselves he did not believe they would have been so magnanimous.

Matters had reached a point where certain practices must be stopped and if it were not for hurting a fellow citizen he would be perfectly willing to have the present case made an example for all future time. The motion to strike out section 7 of the agreement was carried by five ayes, Austin and Gibson voting no. Northrup then moved that in the event of the plaiDtiff 's refusal to go into court on the agreed statement of facts as adopted by the board, Mr. Keplinger be instructed to contest the case in the court, denying the right of the plaintiff to recover from the board in the amount claimed. This motion was carried by five ayes, Austin voting no and Gibson being excused.

Following is the statement of facts verbatim as adopted by the board: In the district court of Wyandotte county, Kansas. James Snedden. vs. Board of Education. A creed statement of facts First On the 4th day of Aasrust, 1890, the committee on buildings and grounds filed their report stating that various designated improvements and repairs were neeaea upon tne several ecnooi ouna-ings therein mentioned, and recommending that such repairs be made.

Second That on said meeting; of the board in regular session it was ordered by the board that the repairs and improvements recommended by said report be made. Third Thereafter the chairman of the committee on buildings and grounds directed Mr. Jaires snedden to mate tne improvements ana repairs, for which th's action is brought, which improve ments and repairs are in many particulars of different kind from those which were recommended by the committee and was also more expensive but were such re pairs as ere suitable to be done and the defendant has received the benefit thereof, that said work amounted to a sum largely in excess of or wbat could be legally contracted ror otnerwise than in writing. Fourth -The work was nearly completed, when it was discovered that no contract in writing had been entered into. Therefore Mr.

Snedden was notified of such fact and a contract was entered into in writing for the completion of such repairs and improvements. Fifth Said improvements and repairs are now fully completed and the Board is now, occupying and using the buildings. QSixth Said improvements and repairs are rea son a Diy wortn aonars. Following is section 7 wnich was stricken from the statement as prepared by attorneys: i Seventh That said defendant desires to pay said claim, if the fact that no contract in writing was entered into before commencing work does not absolutely forbid its payment. An attempt was made to take up the Parshal claim but Mr.

Gibson insisted upon wasting no time on it and stated that he would break the quorum by going home if it were taken up. At the beginning of the session Super intendent Olin reported that the primary department ox the Lincoln school is over crowded and asked for relief for it. It was decided to employ Miss Mary Garner for a period of three months to afford the necessary relief. The superintendent also reported that Prof. Hanks asks to be provided with a geological cabinet.

Messrs. Northrup, Gibson and Barker were appointed a committee as to the needs and benefits of a geological cabinet and report. A correction was ordered in the word ing of a warrant drawn in favor of the Faola Gas and land company. The matter of renewing the insurance on certain buildings was laid over till next meeting. The architect was instructed to prepare plans and estimates for outbuildings at the Morse schooL The matter of removing the water from the cellar of the Long building was re ferred to the committee on buildings and rrrounds." The board then adjourned till tse next regular meeting.

will be repaid by calling. Flannels, Comforts, Hosiery, Yarns, Zephyr, Dress Goods, Fancy Articles, Buttrick's Patterns, Pozzoni's Complexion Powder. 550AI.sota WW. No. 6, of the Kansas City fire depart ment, and "Jim," a blood thirsty canine, the property of Dan Leary, a Missouri side sport.

It was after 11 o'clock before the bat tle commenced, the members of the fra ternity having in the meantime trooped in one by one through the darkness and keeping a close look to prevent being sur prised by the "cops. The bovs of the fire department backed their dog to the extent of their pile and then the show began. "Jim" was the best wrestler, but both dogs had an abundant supply of tenacity and grit. "Spot's" wind was defective, and as his opponent adopted "worrying" tactics, he got badly used up from the start. It was nearly 1 o'clock on Sunday morning, after a hard fight of one hour and three quarters, when "bpot fell prone in the ring unable' to "toe" the scratch, while "Jim" sat on his haunches in the corner panting and ready to renew the conflict.

The fire boys carried their inanimate pet from the bloody scene and returned home with sad hearts and empty pockets. The total gate receipts were $500 and with the purse of $200 went to Leary. Al-thpugh no bones were broken it was one of" the most savage and exciting dog fights that has taken place around Kansas City. It was thoroughly enjoyed by the sports. SAFE BLOWERS AT WORK.

William Frazler's Safe Blown to Pieces Yesterday Morning. About 5 o'clock yesterday morning the muffled sound of a report similar to a pistol shot was heard in a store in the Kennedy block, near the state line on Central avenue. A number immediately congregated at the spot and breaking open the door of the building found the large safe of William Frazier, who occupies the premises as a general merchandise establishment, blown open and contents scattered all over the floor. The large iron door to the safe was blown directly across the room, tearing part of the brick wall down and cutting a two ineh gas pipe in two. The robbers got about $75 in money, overlooking in their hurry, a box in the safe containing about $40 in silver.

As stated the outer door was only blowB open, therefore, the inner portion of the safe, containing a large amount of money, valuable papers, was not touched. Around the safe on the floor was found a quantity of blacksmith tools, such as cold chisel, mallet, brace and bit, sledge hammer, etc. Three holes were bored in the safe door and the amount of powder put in must have been large to have carried the immense door the distance it did. The detectives who are working up the case claim that it was the work of very green hands and not experts. Although the officers were on the spot immediately after the explosion, still the trace of no person could be found, they evidently escaping with the darkness of the morning.

Italian nuptials. Boisterous Wedding Festivities Interrupt-ed by the Police Force. On Saturday evening a couple of young Italians living in the "patch" were married. The event was properly celebrated by all the dagoes in that quarter. Numerous kegs were disposed of and the festivities and merry making were kept up all night, all day yesterday and well into last night.

Between 9 and 10 o'clock last night they became so boisterous that Officer Ord Rogers went to the place and requested them to keep quiet. This was met with defiance, and one of them, Joe Durausche, threatened to cut him with a knife. One of the Italians started to attack the officer, who promptly knoeked him down. The latter then went to the station, called up the patrol wagon, mustered what assistancs he could and went back to the place where the boisterous conduct was still in progress. The officers surrounded the place and captured twenty-two dagoes.

Fully as many more escaped during a 'general stampede which followed the appearance of the police. The twenty-two were locked up, and this morning they were fined $5 each, with the exception of Joe Durausche who threatened the officers with a knife, to whom the costs, $3.50, was taxed. Nick Radmond the bridegroom was one of the number arrested. Each one paid his fine and was released. RESISTING special taxes.

The Salt of Central Avenue Property Owners Agalnft the City on Trial. The trial of the case of L. Hammer-slough and forty-two other plaintffs against the city was begun in the district court to-day. This suit is brought by owners of property abutting on Central avenue between Mill street and Eighteenth street to restrain the collection of the special taxes for paving that street between the points above named. The plaintiffs allege that the method of apportioning the taxes by the city is illegal.

They further allege that Central avenue is not a legally constituted public thoroughfare, as the city has no title to the 25-foot strip along the center line of the street on which the tracks of the Inter-State Consolidated Rapid Transit Street railway is laid. They further allege that at three different places between Mill street and Eighteenth street the street is on private property. The suit is an important one and will be vigorously contested. Low Bates Short hand and type-writing three months, twelve dollars. Business course and short hand, three months twelve dollars.

Type-writing and common studies, three dollars per month. German or Spanish, two dollars per month. Night school, three dollars per month, or three months eight dollars. Three hundred students enrolled last Tear at O'Connor's Business College, 524 Minnesota a-snue, Kansas City, Kansas. It 'Says Nothing but Saws and is positively closing out his CLOTHING.

SAVE THIS WEEK by attending his LETTER SALE K. FOSTEia. GREAT RED 526-528 Minnesota Avenue. T. Our Country Friends MHMiPHmRmcai wm For the Especially Invited to Call.

THE KANSAS CITY and Sureica Sanitarium. waaw -v wma -w OSS f) Treatment of all Chronic and The abject ef ear Sanitarium is to furnish scientific medioal and orgies! treatment, ooard, rooms, and attendant to tboM afflicted with chronic, surgical, eye, car, and nervosa diseases, and is snpplied with All the latest inventions in eleetrie seieoee. deformity appliances, treat DKPUKHITIKS of the human body. We are the ouiy medical establishment to Kansas City manufacturing surgical braces and appliances for each individual ease. Trasses and Clastic Stockings made to order.

Catarrh and ail diseases ef the Throat. Treatment by Compressed Air. Sprays, Medicated Vapors, etc, applied by means oX tbe latex iates tioas in apparatus tor that purpose. DISEASES OF THE NERVOUS SYSTEM. and Diseases of Womn a Specialty.

Jlleetricity is all its torn, baths, domehea. mas' 1 1TH AND BROADWAY. nrstng. etc, are provided as may be repaired by patients, in add tioa to such other medical treatment as maj be deemed advisable. Book free oo Private, Special or Kerrens Diseases, Syphilis, Gleet.

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